Another binding question
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Another binding question
I just read today here on the board that if you do scalloped edges you must cut the binding on the bias - why??!!
i have already cut and sewn the binding together (not to the quilt) - can I still use it or should I not do scalloped edges?
Many thanks
i have already cut and sewn the binding together (not to the quilt) - can I still use it or should I not do scalloped edges?
Many thanks
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bias edges curve smoothly around the scallops, a straight binding will not curve nicely- you will struggle trying to get smooth curves/edges , anytime curves are involved you really need bias cuts to have smooth curves
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Is the binding that you've already sewn up a straight strip, or is it too shaped into scallops?
If the binding is a straight strip and the scallops on your quilt are narrow and/or deep, you might want to recut the binding as bias.
If the binding is a straight strip and the scallops on your quilt are wide and shallow, say 6" wide and less than 1" deep, you should be able to get away with the straight strip. You'll have to ease it a little to get it to lay flat but should still look good when finished.
If the binding is a straight strip and the scallops on your quilt are narrow and/or deep, you might want to recut the binding as bias.
If the binding is a straight strip and the scallops on your quilt are wide and shallow, say 6" wide and less than 1" deep, you should be able to get away with the straight strip. You'll have to ease it a little to get it to lay flat but should still look good when finished.
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